Hemela
Persian. Directed by Pirouz Nemati.
A portrait of Hemela Pourafzal, the exuberant matriarch and owner of Byblos Le Petit Café, a staple Iranian restaurant nested in Montreal for more than 37 years, serving as a central meeting point for the Iranian diaspora and the local art scene. As Hemela reflects on the past eight decades of her adventurous life, we uncover her untold stories and that of Iranian women through the prism of her life.
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Post-credits
- Not out yet
- Language
- Persian
- Rated
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Cast & crew
Details
- Release date in India
- Post Production
- Country
- Canada, Iran
- Written by
- Pirouz Nemati
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Hemela: quick answers
Is Hemela worth watching?
Hemela doesn’t have enough ratings for a verdict yet, because it hasn’t been released.
How long is Hemela?
Hemela runs 70 minutes (1h 10m).
Does Hemela have a post-credits scene?
Nobody can say yet, because Hemela hasn’t been released.
Hemela parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Hemela yet.
Which OTT platform is Hemela on?
Hemela hasn’t released yet, so it isn’t on any OTT platform. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Hemela?
If you liked Hemela, try To Kill a Tiger, Come See Me in the Good Light, My Mom Jayne.
Who directed Hemela?
Hemela was directed by Pirouz Nemati and stars Hemela Pourafzal.